It may be possible to study this subject on a part-time basis. This course was developed by Mathematicians in Education and Industry (MEI) and is designed to help students fulfil their potential by taking and enjoying mathematics courses that are relevant to post-16 needs. Many students are taking mathematics as a support subject and their needs are met by the provision of a breadth of several distinct strands of the subject: Pure Maths; Mechanics; Statistics; Decision Maths. There is however, enough depth provided for those students wishing to go on and read mathematics at university. In this case they are advised to take Further Mathematics too.

A Level study is primarily intended to provide entry to Higher Education. Subject choices are vital for many degree subjects so students should research university entry requirements if they have specific degree subjects in mind.